Do you enjoy writing? Are you aged 13-19? Would you like to participate in an online conference with writers and illustrators to inspire and help you?
If you answered 'yes' to all of the above questions then maybe the Scottish Book Trust's StoryCon is for you. It takes place on the 26th and 27th of March over Zoom. For more details and to sign up for this exciting event click here
Are you a budding author or illustrator? Need some advice or inspiration? The World Book Day Author & Illustrator Academy could be just what you are looking for.
The Author & Illustrator Academy beams authors & illustrators right into classrooms or homes so you can meet the creative minds behind your favourite books. Choose an Academy masterclass and then press play and let some brilliant authors and illustrators inspire you.
Each inspirational masterclass is a complete package with downloadable activities, creative challenges, resources and extracts to go with each video. They are available all year round so you can screen them in class or at home anytime.
Why not get your creative juices flowing using words and illustration with Joanna Nadin and Rikin Parekh, or merge words and pictures with Nadia Shireen. Let Michael Morpurgo help you find the seed of your story, or invent a fantasy business idea with Rashmi Sirdeshpande.
You can learn to write your own adventure story with lots of ideas and tips from Sophie McKenzie, or let Ben Bailey Smith provide some inspiration to write your own funny but realistic scene. Explore how to make the world a better place with Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola, or go on a journey to make your wishes come true with Simon Farnaby.
For more information or to watch the videos use this LINK
So many of you seem to have been inspired by our #invyreads short story prompts so why not learn more about the craft of writing stories. The World Book Day website has masterclasses from authors and illustrators including Derek Landy and Katherine Rundell. Find more information and choices here
